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Finance Officer - Federation - Part-time

River Primary School, Dover

  • Ref:KCC886-2312-220S
  • Posted:15/09/2021
  • Pay:KR5
  • Start Date:October 2021
  • App Close Date:25/09/2021 at 16:00
  • Interviews:Week beginning 27th September 2021

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Lydden and River Primary Schools Federation needs a finance officer to undertake routine finance duties under the line management of our Business Manager. 

This position is for 26 hours per week which can be organised flexibly over 5 days proportionately between the schools. This is a term time only role, 39 weeks per year Kent Range 5 £19,335 - £20,483 pro rata.

In this role, you will work with the Business Manager, Executive Headteacher, Heads of each school, Governing Body, staff and pupils from a financial viewpoint as we strive to achieve our aims for children. You will be responsible for maintaining as accurate all financial information relating to both schools, ensuring that all internal KCC regulations and legislative requirements are met. 

Please see the attached draft Job Description for further details.

The successful applicant will consistently promote the schools in a positive manner and will have the following skills and competencies:

  • Competent in  ESS SIMS Finance Module (FMS)
  • Financial Standards Compliance
  • Safeguarding Procedures

Awareness of Kent BPS would be an advantage, however training can be provided.

  You will:

  • Have excellent interpersonal skills
  • Be efficient, well organised and purposeful
  • Remain calm under pressure
  • Work to deadlines

  As a staff member in our federation you will:

  • be supported through successful induction
  • benefit from working partnerships with experienced colleagues
  • be part of a team of professional, motivated teachers, teaching assistants and support staff

The ideal candidate will have a background in financial management, preferably in schools and be driven by a passion for achieving excellence. You are encouraged to come to see our schools in action; please contact the school office to make an appointment at a mutually convenient time. (River 01304 822516, Lydden 01304 822887).

Please apply using the online application form available on this website. 

Lydden and River Primary Schools Federation is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. This post is subject to satisfactory references and clearance of a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Information about the school

As a Federation we will offer you:

  • Enthusiastic children who are motivated to learn and proud of our schools.
  • An exciting opportunity to be part of shaping the future of our school.
  • A learning community which values ideas, initiative, positivity and creativity.
  • A team of dedicated teachers and support staff who are fully committed to our schools and ethos.
  • A positive, supportive and stimulating learning environment for staff and children.
  • Opportunities to both lead and engage in professional learning across our federation and within our Learning Hub.
  • A strong partnership with parents, carers and our local community.
  • A supportive governing board, providing appropriate challenge.

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Mrs Victoria Alliston (Head of School)
  • Address:River Primary School, Lewisham Road, River, Dover, Kent, CT17 0PP
  • Telephone: (01304) 822516
  • Email: office@river.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.